Resident Technician Engineering Tech Iii

Resident Technician - (Engineering Tech III)

This position is accountable for the layout, inspection and documentation of minor to intermediate construction projects or assisting the Resident Engineer on other construction projects. Essential functions include administering and directing the operation of an assigned construction project, providing pertinent and timely information about assigned construction project and its operations, providing timely completion and quality work on a construction project with prompt submittal of final papers, resolving differing viewpoints arising from construction activities or public complaints, performing duties in compliance with departmental safety rules, performing all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees, and performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS thirty months of engineering experience; OR six years of engineering experience. Preferred qualifications include working knowledge of math to include algebra and trigonometry, working knowledge of reading design plans and specifications, strong organizational skills, and strong communication skills.

Conditions of employment include requiring a valid driver's license, requiring district wide travel, requiring occasional overtime, requiring successful completion of a background check, and certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.

About the agency:
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Resident Technicians. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.

Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
Monday-Friday work schedule, flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling), health, life, vision, and dental insurance, pension plan, (12) weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, deferred compensation program and other pre-tax benefit programs (medical/daycare), employees earn (12) paid sick days annually, new employees earn (10) paid vacation days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid vacation days annually, employees earn (3) paid personal days annually, (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date), tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and/or mental health resources.